The INSS Center for the Study of Weapons of Mass Destruction (CSWMD) provides expertise on the full range of issues related to WMD and their potential use, from strategic deterrence to countering WMD activities. CSWMD conducts research, analysis, and policy support activities that contribute to decision makers’ understanding of the security implications of WMD; supports academic and leadership development programs; and engages with the broader national security community. With its interdisciplinary approach and partnerships with government agencies, academic institutions, and international organizations, CSWMD is a leader in advancing knowledge and understanding of WMD and their implications for national security. The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff designated CSWMD as the focal point for WMD education in joint professional military education (JPME).
Under the direction of Mr. Brendan G. Melley, CSWMD prepares the joint warfighter and U.S. national security leaders to address the challenges posed by WMD through education, research, analysis, policy support, and outreach activities across the full spectrum of WMD issues.